ZENITH

CH
650
The Updated ZODIAC from Zenith Aircraft Company
The affordable recreational kit aircraft for Sport Pilots:

138 MPH

MAX. CRUISE (75%)

STALL (with flaps)

44 MPH

STALL (no flaps)

51 MPH

RATE OF CLIMB

1,000 FPM

TAKE-OFF ROLL

500 FEET

LANDING DISTANCE

500 FEET

ENDURANCE (standard)1

SPECIFICATIONS

PERFORMANCE

The Zenith CH 650 is a second generation light sport aircraft, developed specifically for Sport
Pilots. It is the latest model in the Zodiac line of aircraft from aeronautical engineer Chris
Heintz, first introduced in 1984. This newest model offers new and updated features
including modern new styling with a larger cabin area.

4.2 HRS

WING SPAN

27 Feet

LENGTH

20 Feet

WING AREA

134 sq.ft.

CABIN WIDTH
EMPTY WEIGHT

44 Inches
695 lbs

DESIGN GROSS WEIGHT

1,320 lbs

FUEL CAPACITY - Standard

24 US Gal.

Performance figures with Jabiru 3300 engine: 110-hp @ 3,000 rpm. Specification and performance figures are based on standard factory prototype test
results, and are subject to change and revision without prior notice. 1 Endurance figures given without fuel reserve.

The kit includes many precision CNC pre-cut

and drilled components.

CAD blueprints and detailed photo assembly manuals.

I liked the CH650 a lot ... it offers

exceptional value for the money.
Pilot magazine, May 2012

Sport Pilot Ready: *Subject to meeting FAA rules as constructed by the builder. Zenith Aircraft Company cannot guarantee that the kit
aircraft, as constructed by the builder, will meet the definition of a Light-Sport Aircraft. Larger and heavier engines and other installed
equipment will limit the useful load of the aircraft, and may disqualify the aircraft from meeting the defined category limits.

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Visit us online for complete details

AIR

PO Box 650, Mexico Memorial Airport,

Mexico, Missouri 65265-0650 USA
TEL: 573-581-9000 FAX: 573-581-0011

Information Manual:
$15.00
Demo Video (DVD or VHS): $20.00

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New and upgraded features

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PRICE INFORMATION :
$ 375.00

Introductory Rudder Starter Kit

The Starter Kit includes the complete kit for the rudder tail section for the Zenith CH 650, and comes with a detailed and
illustrated step-by-step assembly manual everything you need to get started! Assembling the rudder Starter Kit is just a
weekend project, and will provide you with an excellent hands-on introduction to building your own aircraft. The Starter Kit
can be shipped domestically by UPS. (The required assembly tools are available separately).

ZENITH CH 650

Drawings and Manual

$ 495.00

Detailed blueprints of the complete Zenith CH 650 B airframe and detailed Photo Assembly Guides on CD-ROM, supplied
with an aircraft serial number: All you need to scratch-build the CH 650 or to preview and study the design and construction
before purchasing the kit. The drawings and manuals are included with the complete airframe kit. Add $15.00 for overseas
Air Mail shipping. (Cost of the drawings is deductible from price of the complete kit).

ZENITH CH 650

Complete Kit

The updated Zenith CH 650 B airframe kit comes with all kit parts to build the airframe: The kit includes the factory riveted
wing spars, pre-formed sheet-metal parts (ribs, skins, etc.), factory-welded parts, standard fuel tanks, controls, and
hardware required for assembly of the airframe. The Drawings and Manual are included with the airframe kit. The standard
Zenith CH 650 kit includes many precision CNC cut and drilled skins and components.
The Finishing Kit includes the items to complete the aircraft, including the spring gear, wheels with hydraulic disk brakes, the
new formed bubble canopy, seat belts, electric elevator trim and electric flap actuator, finishing hardware, and more.
Not included in the kit: powerplant and instruments packages, paint, and upholstery.

ZENITH CH 650 B Airframe Kit

ZENITH CH 650 B Finishing Kit
ZENITH CH 650

$ 14,275.00
$ 4,225.00
$ 22,950.00

Quick Build Kit

The new Zenith CH 650 Quick Build Kit provides an advanced level of pre-assembly of kit parts to save the builder valuable
time and to further simplify kit assembly. In the Quick Build Kit, the main fuselage structure has been pre-assembled at the
factory. Price FOB Factory. Limited Availability. Price includes Airframe and Finishing Kits.

ZODIAC CH 650 Component Kits

You may choose to purchase sections of the complete kit to buy-as-you-build instead of ordering the complete airframe kit as a single package.
The Drawings and Manuals must be purchased separately. Any individual airframe part or component is also available (for plans-builders).
Available kit options include dual control sticks, tail-wheel gear configuration, navigation/strobe lights, landing light, wheel fairings, long-range fuel
system, aileron trim (electric), upholstery kit, and more. Firewall-forward powerplant packages are available for the ULPower UL260i / UL350iS,
Continental O-200, Rotax 912S, Jabiru 3300, and Lycoming O-235 engines, and other engine installations are possible including automotive conversions.

Facebook.com/zenithair

www.zenith.aero

Information Manual:
$15.00
Demo Video (DVD or VHS): $20.00
Visit us online for complete details

AIR

PO Box 650, Mexico Memorial Airport,

Mexico, Missouri 65265-0650 USA
TEL: 573-581-9000 (8-5 Central, MonFri)
FAX: 573-581-0011
Online Builder Community:

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Prices in US Funds. Prices and availability subject to change without notice. Prices are F.O.B. Factory. Crating and shipping charges are extra.

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